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The Effect Of Patient Education On Oral Contraceptive Adherence Rates, Brook M. Anderson, Anmol G. Clairmont, Lydia Lutz
The Effect Of Patient Education On Oral Contraceptive Adherence Rates, Brook M. Anderson, Anmol G. Clairmont, Lydia Lutz
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We would like to acknowledge our project chair, Jeanne Szarzynski, PA-C, for dedicating her time, expertise, leadership and patience to truly guide the success of our research project. We appreciate her incredible insight, knowledge and skill in literature as well as clinical research to support our research project. Recognition to Barbara Leafblad, CNM, is also appropriate for her time and effort as a reader throughout the project. A very special thank you is appropriated to Lisa Naser, PA-C, and Wallace Boeve, PA-C, for lending their time and professional skills to editing this paper and providing invaluable feedback, with their help, …
Awareness Of Antibiotic Resistance In The General Population As Related To Education Level, Rachel M. Cantlon, Emma Wilson
Awareness Of Antibiotic Resistance In The General Population As Related To Education Level, Rachel M. Cantlon, Emma Wilson
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An antibiotic is a drug, also known as an antimicrobial, which is used to treat infectious diseases caused by bacteria (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), 2012). The effect of antibiotic overuse and mistreatment with these drugs has led to infectious bacteria developing antibiotic resistance (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2014). Antibiotic resistance results in at least 23,000 deaths each year in the United States alone (CDC, 2014). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the general population’s awareness of antibiotic resistance in regard to education level, and proper use of antibiotics as measured by …
Comparison Of Oral And Printed Health Literacy Tools In Hypertension Education For Low-Income Patients, Andrew D. Forsgren, Annie Heggestad, Charles Ruegemer
Comparison Of Oral And Printed Health Literacy Tools In Hypertension Education For Low-Income Patients, Andrew D. Forsgren, Annie Heggestad, Charles Ruegemer
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Hypertension is a prevalent health concern in today’s society, especially among individuals of low-income economic status. An increased risk for heart disease has long been correlated to hypertension, and this risk increases further as the population ages. Patient education is crucial for prevention and management of diseases such as hypertension; therefore it is necessary to develop effective education tools. This is particularly true among high-risk groups such as low-income populations. This study compared the efficacy of printed educational materials versus orally presented educational materials in terms of improving patient knowledge regarding hypertension. Subjects were randomly assigned to either the printed …